Not deterred by the failure oftheir first Judicial Review in relation to the introduction ofEmployment Tribunal fees, UNISON raised a second challenge in theHigh Court. The High Court, however,dismissed the...
The Chancellor, George Osborne, delivered his Autumn Statement on 3 December 2014. There were few areas which the Chancellor addressed in relation to charity law and they are summarised as...
Rollits are very proud tosupport Whizz-Kidz charity by providing work experience fordisabled young people in the region. Whizz-Kidz is a charity with amission to transform the lives of disabled children...
Possession claim by Landlord based on notice to quit served by one of two joint tenants does not breach human rights of the other, rules Supreme Court In November the...
On 1 February 1971, Apollo 14was winging its way to the moon, Britain was humming along to a newnumber one (George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord”) whilst bracingitself for the introduction...
In his Autumn Statement to Parliament the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, reformed Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in relation to residential property transactions. The changes came into effect...
In a June 2014 article “No Express Right to Refund upon Exercise of Break Clause“, we reported upon the Court of Appeal’s decision in the case of Marks and Spencer...
Whilst 2014 has not seen the introduction of any groundbreaking Landlord and Tenant specific legislation bringing about wide ranging reforms, legislation has come into force in recent months that has...
Nine Partners from Rollitshave been named as “leaders in their field” in the latest editionof Chambers UK – the definitive guide to law firms in theUK. And for the first...
In the early summer of 2013 we reported on the outcome at the High Court of the important trade mark dispute between Interflora and Marks & Spencer concerning the latter’s...
Under English law people are entitledto represent themselves in civil proceedings; there is nothing toprevent a person representing themselves in the English courtswithout a solicitor. The number of parties representing...
In a previous article ” Immigration Act 2014 imposes identification burden on Landlords“, we reported upon the impact that the Immigration Act 2014 was to have upon Landlords, specifically that...
From 3 November 2014 administration of Divorce Proceedings previously issued in Hull has been centralised to a Humber & South Yorkshire cluster based at a Divorce Centre in Doncaster Magistrates...
ABOUT THE ARTIST John Creighton is anestablished artist living and working in Ryedale with recentexhibitions showing in The Mercer Art Gallery in Harrogate, TheCrescent in Scarborough, The City Art Gallery...
On 5 November the Government announced that as from March 2015 they intend that the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) and Child Support Agency (CSA) will be able to share information...
In a landmark decisiondelivered today by the Employment Appeals Tribunal, the EAT hasruled that holiday pay should include “normal remuneration” whichwill include overtime or commission. This is a decision which...
The Woodland Trust has lost its appeal in a dispute regarding a legacy from the Estate of Valerie Smith, who died in 2001. The Deceased made her Will in 2001...
Residents of the town of Coventry have waded into an emerging trade mark dispute between Belgian chocolatier Godiva, and an English pub in Geneva, Switzerland. The Belgian company, which makes...
For consumer contracts made on or after 1 October 2014, amendments to the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 introduce a new civil right of redress. Part 4A of...
I was interested to read, in the 3 October edition of “Inside Housing” magazine, an article by Mark Henderson, Chief Executive of Home Housing Group, in which he writes of...
Rollits has made a newappointment to its planning and development team with therecruitment of Libby Clarkson upon completion of her trainingcontract with the firm. Libby, who joined the firm asa...
In a recent case, Ellis vRatcliff Palfinger Ltd the Employment Appeal Tribunal consideredwhether an employee, Mr Ellis had been automatically unfairlydismissed for taking time off to deal with emergencies involvingtheir...
1 April 2013 saw the introduction of a number of new Court Rules further to a review of civil litigation funding by Lord Justice Jackson; also know as the Jackson...
A survey of the country’s top500 law firms has once again recognised Rollits as one of thepre-eminent commercial law firms in the region, receivingacknowledgement as a leading specialist in 19...
Changes coming into force from 1 October 2014 National Minimum Wage Increases: Adult rate from £6.31 to £6.50/hour Workers 18 – 20 years of age from £5.03 to £5.31/hour Young...
In the recent case of Chweidan v Mischcon De Reya Solicitors, the Court set out a 6 stage test for quantifying claims involving a loss of chance. Such claims often...
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